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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.40 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.40 and 98.49 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.40 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.40 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.40 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 21,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706.70/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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